“We ought not to listen to those who exhort us, because we are human, to think of human things....We ought rather to take on immortality as much as possible, and do all that we can to live in accordance with the highest element within us; for even if its bulk is small, in its power and value it far exceeds everything.”
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Aristotle: Nicomachean Ethics
Written by Aristotle, this seminal work in ethics delves into the moral principles that govern human behavior, offering insights into the pursuit of a good life and the role of virtue in achieving happiness. more
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